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Cressing Primary School

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the design and construction of a new special school for children and young people at Wolsey Park, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This project, titled "Cressing Primary School," falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. With a procurement stage that has reached completion, the tender period ended on 11th October 2023, and the awarded contract commenced on 6th May 2026, lasting until 5th August 2027. The total contract value is £3,795,860.72, awarded to Beardwell Construction Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction industry, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to partake in substantial projects with government bodies like Essex County Council. Companies experienced in educational infrastructure and capable of meeting rigorous contractual standards are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. This project is not only a chance to contribute to the community by building essential educational facilities but also a pathway for expanding company portfolios and demonstrating expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cressing Primary School

Notice Description

Design and Build of Wolsey Park, New Special School for Children and Young People at Wolsey Park SEND SS6 9UQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87a5646c-19b1-4f0e-a823-eb6ff10876b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aa82c85-3dbd-4402-b79a-2b4b9c0ab184
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,795,860 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,795,860 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEARDWELL CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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